Alex Zelikovsky

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DISC Type : di

Chief Information Officer at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Alex Zelikovsky is the Chief Information Officer at 1-800-FLOWERS. COM, INC. , leading their digital transformation with expertise in omni-channel commerce, AI, and supply chain strategy. Colleagues describe him as a collaborative and visionary leader, and he holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Outside of his executive roles, Alex has shared his expertise through academia and writing. He served as an adjunct professor at Purdue University, developing and teaching a graduate course in e-Commerce Strategy, and is the author of a book on achieving business goals efficiently.

His journey into digital technology began at Amazon. com, where he was part of the team that pioneered the companys global distribution network.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Fast Adopter

Achievment Oriented

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

AI in Retail
His current role explicitly includes supporting the organization's AI and business optimization efforts to deliver personalized customer experiences and drive innovation.
Digital Transformation
He has a consistent track record of transforming traditional businesses into digital enterprises at a global scale for companies like Pitney Bowes, Kimberly-Clark, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Omni-channel Strategy
At Bed Bath & Beyond, he drove the omni-channel technology and supply chain strategy that was instrumental in building out their multi-billion dollar digital commerce business.

Media Appearances

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Appoints Alex Zelikovsky as Chief Information Officer. Featured in PR Newswire

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For the Record – Alex Zelikovsky Named CIO of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.. Featured in TMCnet

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Work History

12-2025
Chief Information Officer at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.
4-2025 - 11-2025
Global Chief Information Officer at Pitney Bowes
4-2023 - 12-2024
Vice President, Divisional CIO, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) at Kimberly-Clark
4-2021 - 4-2023
Vice President, Divisional CIO, South & Central America at Kimberly-Clark
1-2012 - 6-2020
Vice President, Omni-Channel Solutions and Supply Chain Technology at Bed Bath & Beyond

Education

1994 - 1996
Master of Business Administration - MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Alex

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alex is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alex

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alex move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Alex take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Alex

Personality Compatibility


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